Simple Bread with Chorizo

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg active dry yeast (1/4 oz) (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 2 cups warm water (110 - 115 F)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup / 250gm chopped cooked chorizo sausage
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 5 1/2 cup flour + some for dusting

Steps

  • Warm water, add sugar and yeast and leave for 5 mins for the yeast to activate.
  • In a separate bowl, take flour and salt. Then add the yeast mixture and mix it well.
  • Apply some oil all around the dough, cover and let it rest for 1 hr.
  • After 1 hr, punch down the dough, fold it in half and press it to form a rectagle.
  • Mix sausage and fennel seeds and add it to the dough to form a layer
  • Fold the dough from both side and roll it.
  • Tighten the shape and form a circular shape.
  • Sprinkle some flour and leave it for 30 minutes. Warm the oven in the meantime.
  • Once the second proof is done, make 3-4 scores on the bread.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400F.